Jon Gruden isn't immune to the chorus of voices opening wondering if the Oakland Raiders are tanking this season. He simply disagrees with that notion. On Tuesday, as he announced that the Raiders had cut veteran linebacker Derrick Johnson, who is one of the team's leading tacklers, he fired back at his critics. It's hard to take anything Gruden says seriously this year - his continued song and dance about how hard it is to find a pass rusher didn't help matters. But anyone who's followed the man throughout his career knows he hates losing. With that in mind, it's hard to imagine Gruden is...Read more ...

Former Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson signed with the Raiders in May, presumably hopeful for a chance to face his old team. It won't happen, at least not as a member of the Raiders. The Raiders have announced that Johnson has been released. “We certainly wish Derrick Johnson the best,” coach Jon Gruden said in aRead more ...

The Oakland Raiders released linebacker Derrick Johnson after he had just six appearances with the team. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden announced the roster move Tuesday. "We certainly wish Derrick Johnson the best," Gruden said...Read more ...